How much does it cost to rent in Clarksville, TN?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Clarksville, TN is $1,376. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Clarksville cheaper than other Tennessee cities?

Clarksville is among the more affordable cities in Tennessee, ranking #53 out of 65 cities at $1,376/mo.

When was Clarksville rent data last updated?

Clarksville rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · TN

Clarksville

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Pop. 176,456·53rd most expensive in Tennessee·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$1,376/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

-$589

Stable (Monthly)

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Clarksville · $1,376

More affordable than 83% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

68/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 9% below what Clarksville's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,376/mo

Expected by trend

$1,513/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Clarksville's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,027

1 BR

$1,080

2 BR

$1,300

3 BR

$1,753

4 BR+

$2,113

Research median

$1,300/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$16,512/yr

At $1,376/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.3% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Clarksville, TN is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

176,456

Median income

$69,303

Median age

Renters

44.4%

Age distribution

26.6%

30.9%

24.2%

Under 1826.6%

18–3430.9%

35–5424.2%

55–648.8%

65+9.6%

Gender

50.1%

49.9%

Male50.1%

Female49.9%

Race & ethnicity

58.2%

22.3%

12.9%

White58.2%

Black22.3%

Hispanic12.9%

Asian2.6%

Other4.1%

Education (25+)

26.9%

37.2%

29.9%

No HS diploma5.9%

HS diploma26.9%

Some college37.2%

Bachelor's+29.9%

Housing tenure

55.6%

44.4%

Owner55.6%

Renter44.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Clarksville, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,080 → $1,376

up 27.4%

Income

$58,838 → $69,303

up 17.8%

Population

163,518 → 176,456

up 7.9%

Renter share

45.4% → 44.4%

-1.0 pts

Bachelor's+

28.7% → 29.9%

+1.2 pts

Median age

30 → 31

+1.0 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Clarksville, TN has climbed by $296 per month, settling near $1,376 after starting the period at $1,080. Median household income grew from $58,838 to $69,303 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.8% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 9.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 163,518 to 176,456 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.9% change. Taken together, the five-year picture in Clarksville, TN reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Clarksville on your salary?

At $1,376/mo, how Clarksville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $86,922/yr · Rent = 19% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $61,714/yr · Rent = 26.8% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $71,088/yr · Rent = 23.2% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $127,061/yr · Rent = 13% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $162,352/yr · Rent = 10.2% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $57,785/yr · Rent = 28.6% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $52,173/yr · Rent = 31.6% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $64,308/yr · Rent = 25.7% income

affordable

By apartment size

Clarksville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Clarksville. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Clarksville

About renting in Clarksville, TN

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Clarksville is $1,376/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,027/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,300/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,080/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,753/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($69,303/yr), Clarksville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Clarksville an affordable city for renters?

Clarksville is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,376/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($69,303/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Clarksville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Clarksville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,376/mo in Clarksville. The local median household income is $69,303/yr, meaning the typical Clarksville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Clarksville?

Rent in Clarksville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 2026.

Which Clarksville neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Clarksville are 37040 ($1,298/mo), 37042 ($1,394/mo), and 37043 ($1,439/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Clarksville is $1,376/mo.

How does Clarksville rent compare to other cities in Tennessee?

Clarksville is one of the more affordable cities in Tennessee for rent, ranking #53 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,376/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Clarksville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Clarksville ($1,376/mo): Hopkinsville ($997/mo), Oak Grove ($1,140/mo).

What percentage of Clarksville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.4% of Clarksville households are renters, while 55.6% are owner-occupied. Clarksville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Clarksville rent compare to the national average?

Clarksville's median rent of $1,376/mo is $589 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Tennessee, it ranks #53 out of 65 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

24%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,376/mo, rent takes ~24% of Clarksville's median household income ($69,303/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Clarksville 24%Benchmark 30%

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